Japanese word

懸賞

Pronunciation

Romajikenshō

Meaning

  • nounprize contest

Example

毎月この懸賞に応募します。mai tsuki ko no ken shō ni ō bo shi ma su

I enter this prize contest every month.

Illustration for 懸賞 (prize contest)

More examples

この懸賞の締め切りは金曜日です。ko no ken shō no shi me ki ri wa kin yō hi de su

The deadline for this prize contest is Friday.

Core concept

It creates a chance to receive a reward by taking part in an organized contest or promotion.

Common phrases

  • 懸賞に応募するken shō ni ō bo su ru

    enter a prize contest

  • 懸賞の締め切りken shō no shi me ki ri

    prize contest deadline

  • 懸賞に当選するken shō ni tō sen su ru

    win a prize

Similar words

コンテストkontesuto: An organized competition in which entries or performances are judged.
コンクールkonkūru: A formal competition that selects winners based on the quality of their work or performance.
福引fukubiki: A lottery game in which a participant draws a ticket or token to determine a prize.

Definition in Japanese

応募者を募り、定められた条件に応じて賞品を与える催し。ō bo sha o tsuno ri sada me ra re ta jō ken ni ō ji te shō hin o ata e ru moyō shi

Word origin

懸賞 (kenshō) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 懸 (ken, "to suspend or stake") and 賞 (shō, "prize"), referring to a prize offered for success or participation under set rules.

Usage tips

  • The term 懸賞 (kenshō) can cover both a judged contest and a promotional prize drawing, so the exact selection method comes from the surrounding details.

Other meanings

  • prizenoun
  • prize giveawaynoun

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